Did you know that having a bad credit history could cost you your job? An increasing number of American employers have turned to running credit checks to screen job applicants. Some companies even evaluate existing employees on a regular basis by checking their credit reports. If you have outstanding debts, you might consider getting one…
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Overbanked
Last week, when I mentioned that I lost my phone, there was some interest in my self-insurance warranty plan. The truth is, that’s just one of 14 savings accounts I keep. I find it’s simpler to keep track of my savings goals by moving the money to separate accounts than to track everything in a…
Year of the Unfair Fees
The year 2011 was a challenging economic year for many, with housing prices continuing to fall in many parts of the country, with unemployment numbers remaining high and with a credit crunch making it challenging for many to get new cards or unsecured loans. Those going through economic turmoil were, unfortunately, faced with little understanding…
My Net Worth
I last did a net worth update in August. I don’t worry much about tracking my net worth, but I’d like to know where I sit at the beginning of the year. If I’m going to track it, I’m going to share it. This is where I was sitting in August: Assets House: $252,900 Cars: $19,740 Checking…
